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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

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Lynn Hartford Wedding Ocurrs at Falls City

The marriage of Miss Marguerite Lynn of Falls City and Mr. Joseph E. Hartford of Kansas City occurred Saturday at 11 a.m. at the bride’s parents home in Falls City. Attendants were Miss Lorraine Lynn and Robert L. Hartford. The couple plans to live in Kansas City after the ceremony.

Marguerite Lynn Joseph E. Hartford Kansas City Falls City Missouri Lorraine Lynn Robert L. Hartford Hartford California Stephens College Columbia University of Nebraska Pi Beta Phi Sorority William A. Lynn Charles E. Hartford This City Plertsmouth High School Iowa State College Ames Iowa Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity Iowa State

Obituary of John D Herrington of Plattsmouth

John Donard Herrington born February 2 1902 in Gound Biuffs Iowa died after a hunting accident near Plattsmouth where he lived with his mother Maggie U Herrington. He worked for the North Western railroad and is survived by his mother a brother Louis and sisters Myrtle Kaye and others and many nieces and nephews.

John Donard Herrington Gound Biuffs Iowa North Western Railroad Plattsmouth Maggie U Herrington Louis Plettamouth Myrtle Kaye East Omaha William Council Tluffs John Duwrad Bernice, Anderson Howard Lee Herrington Claude Kage Plattemouth Leroy Rebecca Evelyn Billie Gwendolyn Herrington Council Bluffs Bertha Allstrom Sherman Esther Viola Kage Omaha

Christmas Party Held by Catholic Daughters of America

Members of the Catholic Daughters of America gathered Sunday afternoon at Mrs. E. A. Webb's home in North Fifth street for their annual Christmas party. Hostesses included Mrs. Hermie Svoboda Mrs. Lon Henry and others. Santa Claus visited delivering gifts as the group enjoyed games and refreshments in festive decorations.

Catholic Daughters of America E. A. Webb North Fifth Street Hermie Svoboda Lon Henry E. W. McGuire W. H. Woolcott A. G. Bach Santa Claus

Christmas Present Sends Greeley Bell Visitor

Greeley Bell, from south of the city, visited and renewed a subscription to the semi weekly Journal. He ordered the Journal sent to Fred Beil and family as a Christmas remembrance, with delivery twice weekly for the next year.

Greeley Bell The Journal

Chicken theft at Rauth farm reported in Manley

Deputy Tom Walling was called to the Manley community by J Herman Rauth after sixty eight chickens and one duck disappeared from the Rauth farm on Sunday. No trace of the culprit was found at the scene.

Tom Walling Manley J. Herman Rauth Rauth Joe Penner

Popular Young People Wed at First Christian Church

Miss Edith Marie Allen and Mr. David B. Robinson were married at the First Christian Church on Sunday. Rev. O B Chastain read the vows as the couple, longtime community favorites, began life together.

Edith Marie Allen David B. Robinson First Christian Church O. B. Chastain Charlies Allen Plattsmouth Henry Robinson Christian Church Robinson

Unemployed group seeks federal aid actions in Cass County

At a Cass County meeting the unemployed organization asked two county commissioners to contact the federal government and pursue necessary steps for aid. The chairman urges precincts to form committees to supervise fuel distribution and worker transport to timber sites, to prevent waste of labor and money.

Cass County George W. Olson

Car Crash Near Fort Crook Injures None

The Chevrolet coupe owned by Daniel K. Reynolds of Union was badly damaged after a collision with Merle Long's car near Fort Crook on No 75. Reynolds tried to pass a truck but could not avoid the crash. no occupants were seriously hurt.

Daniel K. Reynolds Union Merle Long Reynolds No. 75 Fort Crook Mr. Long Mr. Reynolds

Woman's Club Christmas Story at Public Library

The Woman's Club staged a Christmas tale Monday evening at the public library with a nativity scene by club members children and a reading of The Heritage a world spanning message. Participants included Angel Elizabeth Ann Wiles Mary Marjorie Devoe Joseph Junior DeVos shepherds Joe McMahen Donald Martin Robert Webb Robert Yelick Three Wise Men Joe York Billy Knorr James Mary Jr and readers and contributors such as Mrs A H Duxbury Mrs L S Devoe Mrs W L Heinrich and Mrs J E Wiles coordinated by Mrs J E Wiles with musical selections by Mrs L S Deroe Mrs E H Wescott and Miss Mildred Wall.

Angel Elizabeth Ann Wiles Mary Marjorie Devoe Joseph Junior Devos Joe McMahen Donald Martin Robert Webb Robert Yelick Joe York Billy Knorr James Mary, Jr A. H. Duxbury Mildred Wall William Baird W. L. Heinrich Red Cross Fred Lugsch George

Wright announces staff of assistants for AG office

Attorney General elect William H. Wright announced his staff of assistants in Lincoln Monday. Milton C. Murphy of North Platte will replace Wright when he takes office. William C. Ramsey, formerly of Plattsmouth, will head Omaha assignments with two years in the role. Also named are Paul F. Cheney Falls City George W. Ayres Lincoln Daniel Stubbs Superior and Edward Vail Seward.

William H. Wright Lincoln Milton C. Murphy North Platte Mr. Wright William C. Ramsey Omaha Paul F. Cheney Falls City George W. Ayres Daniel Stubbs Superior Edward Vail Seward Plattlemouth Ramsey

Pilattsmouth Rotary hears Christmas message and song

The Pilattsmouth Rotary Club met Tuesday noon at Steuart Cafe banquet room. Frank A. Cloidt and colleagues performed two Christmas songs while the group sang carols led by Robert Walling. Rev. C. O. Troy delivered a Christmas message about the era of Christ influencing daily life.

Pilattsmouth Rotary Quartet Frank A. Cloidt George Jeager R. W. Knorr H. G. McClusky Robert Mr. Walling E. H. Wescott C. O. Troy First Methodist Church Troy

HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS EDWARD PATTERSON VISITS

Edward Patterson of San Francisco arrived Tuesday to spend the holiday season with his parents Mr and Mrs Rea F Patterson and old friends. He has been based on the West Coast since finishing school and has found success in his activities. Community friends welcome his return for the holidays.

Edward Patterson San Francisco Rea F. Patterson Patterson West Coast Edward

Urge to Continue River Work At Alis Courthouse Point

A conference at the U S engineers office involving Commissioner Julius A Pitz Judge A H Duxbury Arnold Lillie and Engineer Otto discussed reopening the Alis courl river improvement here The committee pressed for work to continue through winter to ease local unemployment The engineering department supported continuing work and plans to meet Captain J M Young in Omaha to arrange resumption of the project

United States Engineer Julius A. Pitz A. H. Duxbury Arnold Lillie Otto Aliscourl J. M. Young Omaha J. A. Pitt United States Army Engineers

Pleasant meeting of the W C T U at Spangler home

The W C T U held a well attended Monday afternoon meeting at Mrs Elizabeth Spangler's home despite bad weather. Mrs George B Mann presided. Devotions were led by Mrs Luke L Wiles. Papers discussed gambling in the United States and its menace, peace week, and standards of American womanhood.

Elizabeth Spangler George B. Mann Luke L. Wiles R. B. Hayes United States R. H. Anderson W. T. Arn

Showing Improvement at Immanuel Hospital

Mrs Edward Donat senior patient at Immanuel hospital Omaha recovering from gall stone operation and improving steadily since the first days. Friends pleased by her progress and hope she may soon return home.

Edward Donat, Sr Immanuel Hospital Omaha

Clifford Phillips Nearing Return After Tractor Belt Injuries

Clifford Phillips, severely injured when caught in a tractor belt weeks ago, is recovering at an Omaha hospital and is expected to return home soon. He had been in grave condition but has rallied and improved steadily.

Clifford Phillips Omaha

River work ready to start in January near river city

Omaha engineers report that dyke and land work along the Platte river north of the city will begin by January 15. The project aims to drive land and push other tasks to provide winter labor for 100 men and maintain a navigable Missouri River channel from Kansas City to Sioux City. The Kansas City Bridge Co. will mobilize when arrangements and equipment move to the site.

Platte River Kansas City Bridge Co Congress McGeorge Union A. W. Farney Co Farney Kansas City Bridge Company Missouri River Kansas City Sioux City

Seven Cass County Youths Drafted for CCC Service

The government calls seven Cass county youths with two alternates to report January 2, 1935, to the CCC camp at Nebraska City. Recruits must be first-time CCC entrants and meet stricter relief criteria to reduce county dependency. Bulletin shared with county relief agent Mrs. Co. A. Rosencrans.

Cass County Civilian Conservation Corps CCC Nebraska City

Norfolk Couple Wed at St. Paul’s Parsonage

Miss Lois Allen and Mr. W. A. Braasch of Norfolk were married Sunday at the residence of Rev. G. A. Pahl pastor of St. Paul’s Evangelical church. Judge A. H. Duxbury assisted with the license before the ceremony.

G. A. Pahl St. Paul's Evangelical Church Lois Allen W. A. Braasch Norfolk A. H. Duxbury St. Paul's Parsonage

Daffy A D Zaar and Walter Thimghan Visit City Court

On Monday Daffy A D Zaar and Walter Thimghan of South Bend visited the city today. They called at the court house to attend to business matters and spent time with friends in the area.

Daffy A. D. Zaar Walter Thimghan South Bend Court House

Depart for Arizona by Hiber Family

Mr and Mrs John Hiber and their daughter Miss Marie Hiber depart Tuesday night for Arizona to spend time visit ing. They will stay at Phoenix with Mr and Mrs Herbert Rokahar. Mrs Rokahar is formerly Miss Anna Hiber of this city. They plan to visit many southwest points before returning home.

John Hiber Marie Hiber Omaha Arizona Phoenix Herbert Rokahar Rokahar Anna Hiber Southwest

Auto Mix-Up at Nebra City injures two youths

Two youths Ray Casebeer of Nebraska City and Joseph Richmond of Nehawka were injured in a head-on collision at Twenty first street and Park avenue around 3 am. Both suffered scalp wounds and tooth loss but were not believed seriously hurt. Jim King of 2022 Park avenue Nebraska City escaped injury after two accidents involving his car and a Nehawka vehicle driven by Neal Pierce.

Ray Casebeer Nebraska City Joseph Richmond Nehanka Casebeer Richmond Jim King Park Avenue King Plattsmouth Paul Franklin Franklin King’s House Neal Pierce Nehawka Pierce

Coleman returns home from western trip visiting several states

J. C. Coleman, after months in the west visiting relatives and friends, returns to Nebraska. He spent time in Portland and Oregon, the Couer d Alene mining district in Idaho, Washington, California, and Tucson, Arizona where he met Lawrence Sprecher and his mother and saw their planned journey to California.

J. C. Coleman West Mr. Coleman Portland Oregon Couer de Alene Idaho Washington California Nebraska Tucson Arizona Lawrence Sprecher

Help a Good Cause Seeks Toys Clothing for Christmas

The Associated Charities call residents to donate toys clothing and shoes to help needy children this Christmas. Call Mrs. Frank Mullen at 516 or deliver to the Mullen home. Clothing and shoe donations may be delivered to the county relief officer at the courthouse or arranged by phone 668.

Associated Charities Frank Mullen Mullen

Funeral for Thomas R. Webb Held in Correctionville Iowa

Thomas R. Webb died after a three month illness, aged 82, at his Correctionville Iowa home. The funeral was at Wilson Hall with Rev E C Boom and interment in Correctionville cemetery. He had lived in Correctionville over thirty years with a large network of friends and four children. He was survived by his wife Nettle J Randolph a son Elmer and daughter Florence Whitesell and Elden plus eight grandchildren.

Elmer Webb Correctionville Iowa Thomas R. Webb St. Joseph Hospital Sioux City Plattemouth Lfe Thomas Ruth) Webb Adrian Michigan James B. Webb Colfex County Sue County Nettle J. Randolph Galva Hartley Elmer Webb Louisa Livermore Florence Leslie Whitesell Elden A. E. Webb Sac City Wilson-Hall E. C. Boom

Young Couple Wed by County Judge in Murray Area

Miss Laurena Sitzman and Mr. Joseph Christenham were married Saturday afternoon by County Judge A H Duxbury. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs. Clara Sitzman and Steven Sitzman. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sitzman, is from a long established Cass County family.

A. H. Duxbury Laurena Sitzman Joseph Christenham Murray Judge Duxbury Clara Sitzman Steven Sitzman Frank Sitzman Cass County

Congratulatory notes flow after Olive Gass convocation

Messages of congratulations from former students continue to arrive for Olive Gass two weeks after the convocation honoring her service as high school principal and teacher. Recipients express continued pleasure at remembrances from those who could not attend and praise the program's purpose.

Althe Olive Gass

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